artLIFE at heavybubble

Welcome to artlife where we post a curated selection of events, exhibitions, workshops, and doings by heavybubble and artists that use our services. Check out the artist opportunities and events that catch our eye.

artist opportunity

Call for Objects : My Philadelphia Story

In probably less than 30 minutes you can write a personal story and donate a miniature object that will become a part of Philadelphia’s history. The piece will be on permanent view at The Philadelphia International Airport, Terminal F to the 30 million annual passengers. The project is open to anyone and free to participate.

Details, My Philadelphia Story >

heavy bubble doings

Group Show: the grass is greener at ARTSPACE 1241

Exhibition

May 14 – May 27, 2016

It's spring and it's getting greener every minute. We've heard people say "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence" — really? Is that what this show is all about? Maybe, maybe not. Come see how thirty artists interpreted our theme in more than 60 pieces of work no larger than 5.5 x 8.5, unframed.

EXHIBITION
May 14 - 27, 2016

RECEPTION
Saturday, May 14, 4 - 7 pm

HOURS
Wednesday and Thursday
1 - 4 PM
or by apointment

spring, welcome, exhibit, Teresa Farina, McWilliams, tulips, flowers, iris, blue yellow, Oriental lilies, geraniums, pink, green, red, trees, landscape, flower pots, gardening, art show, oil, pastel, watercolor

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Welcoming Spring with artist Teresa McWilliams-Farina

exhibition

May 7 – May 28, 2016

This event is an art exhibit featuring Philadelphia award-winning artist Teresa McWilliams Farina.

A variety of framed original paintings will be exhibited from representational to abstract subjects in sizes ranging from small (5x 7") to large (24 x 36").

The artist's style is impressionistic. There are paintings on canvas (and copper) in textured oils, pastels on textured surfaces, vibrant watercolors and experimental pieces in mixed media.

Subjects Include:

artist opportunity

OPEN CALL for Women Artists Studio Grant Program

District’s Studio Grant Program concentrates explicitly on the promotion of contemporary women artists. Since 2010, District has awarded the studio grant to visual artists with the aim to open a room where long-term dialogues between artistic, curatorial, research and educational practices can evolve.

Pink triangles in a horizontal grid, floating over a layer of black and white striped rectangles. Rotating Triangles (Pink on Black) #2 by Bill Brookover

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Bill Brookover in Main Line Art Center's Spring Gala Exhibition, 2016

exhibition

April 30 – June 5, 2016

Two of Bill Brookover's recent Rotating Triangle collages were chosen as part of Main Line Art Center's 2016 Spring Gala Exhibition.

The Rotating Triangle series explores geometry, pattern, chaos and order by layering images printed in various techniques. There is strong contrast in color, value, and pattern between the two layers, following a subtle repeating pattern.

Rotating Triangles (Pink on Black) was awarded Honorable Mention by juror Sharon Ewing, Director of Gross McCleaf Gallery, Philadelphia.

artist opportunity

Call for Entries : the grass is greener

Call for Entries Deadline

May 9, 2016

Thanks for all the submissions! We have over 60 pieces.

Grab the image above to promote the show. See you Saturday !!!

EXHIBITION
May 14 - 27, 2016

ARTSPACE 1241
1241 Carpenter Street
Philadelphia PA 19147

artist opportunity

CALL FOR ENTRY | International Print Center New York

New Prints 2016/Summer | Deadline: April 18, 2016

In keeping with our mission to promote the greater appreciation and understanding of the fine art print, IPCNY presents a selection of new prints during the year. New Prints 2016/Summer will be the 54th New Prints Exhibition. The artist juror will be announced in the coming weeks.

APPLY HERE >

artist opportunity

Call for Artists: 2016 Visiting Curator Exhibition, Center for Emerging Visual Arts

The Center for Emerging Visual Artists invites you to submit images of your artwork for review by our guest curator, Hitomi Iwasaki, Director of Exhibitions/Curator, Queens Museum (Queens, NY). Of the applicants, 10 to 25 artists will be asked to present a digital portfolio of approximately ten images. One to three of those artists will be selected for an exhibition in CFEVA’s Felicity R. “Bebe” Benoliel Gallery.

DEADLINE: Monday, April 11

The Center for Emerging Artists >

For John, gum bichromate print by Laurie Beck Peterson, Congregation Kol Ami

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Laurie Beck Peterson: Visible Obscured at Kol Ami Gallery

Exhibition

March 29 – May 2, 2016

Visible Obscured, a solo exhibition of gum bichromate prints by Laurie Beck Peterson, explores the symbiotic relationship between process and subject matter.

Opening Reception Sunday, April 3, 1-3 pm

Gallery Hours:
Wednesdays 4 - 8 pm
Sundays 10 am - noon

exhibitions

The Reform Project at Temple Contemporary

In 2013, two-dozen Philadelphia schools were shuttered by city authorities in an effort to close a budget deficit. In response to these closings, Temple Contemporary has commissioned artist Pepón Osorio to create a new installation specifically addressing the loss of the Fairhill Elementary School in North Philadelphia, not far from Temple University.

Reform Project website >